Thailand hosts the inaugural Thailand - European Union security exchange - กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ

Thailand hosts the inaugural Thailand - European Union security exchange

วันที่นำเข้าข้อมูล 25 Mar 2026

วันที่ปรับปรุงข้อมูล 25 Mar 2026

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On 23 March 2026, Ms. Somrudee Poopornanake, Deputy Director-General and Acting Director-General of the Department of European Affairs, co-chaired the inaugural Thailand - European Union Security Exchange with Mr. Cosmin Dobran, Director for Peace, Partnerships and Crisis Management at the European External Action Service (EEAS).

Both sides exchanged views on global and regional security challenges and explored ways to expand practical and tangible cooperation. Priority areas included humanitarian demining in support of Thailand’s commitments under the Ottawa Convention, combating online scams, enhancing cybersecurity, and strengthening maritime security cooperation. The Thailand - EU Security Exchange forms an important part of the visit of the EU security delegation to Thailand and represents a significant step forward in advancing comprehensive cooperation across all dimensions.

This inaugural exchange marked the first strategic and security dialogue between Thailand and the European Union, bringing together civilian, military, and law enforcement representatives from both sides. The Thai delegation included representatives from key agencies, namely the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, the Thailand Mine Action Centre (TMAC), the Office of the National Security Council (NSC), the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the Anti-Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) of the Royal Thai Police. The European Union delegation included Brigadier General Danail Baev, Director of Intelligence of the European Union Military Staff; Ms. Paola Pampaloni, Deputy Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific; Mr. Giovanni Cremonini, Deputy Head of the Maritime Security Division at the EEAS; and H.E. Mrs. Luisa Ragher, Ambassador of the European Union to Thailand.

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